BALTIMORE -- UMBC Volleyball head coach Kasey Crider has announced the addition of transfer Jalynn Brown to the roster ahead of the 2025 season. Brown, a 6'0 outside hitter, spent her first two seasons at South Florida. The New Smyrna Beach, Florida native has two years of eligibility remaining. 

"What initially jumped out on video about Jalynn was how unique her arm is," said Crider. "There is no substitute for ball speed in our game, and she has plenty.  But really, what sealed the deal was her visit to campus: she was mature, enthusiastic, and a perfect fit for the culture our team has built.  It's hard not to see some big things in the near future for her."

BROWN AT USF:

2024 (Sophomore): Appeared in 13 matches (31 sets)...set season high 10 kills against Florida (9/6) and FGCU (9/19)...ranked sixth on the team with 56 kills.

2023 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 matches (12 sets) ...logged six kills and one block…first collegiate kill against Idaho St. (Sept. 1) ...had four total attacks three times (Sept. 1, Sept. 14, Oct. 29)… earned first collegiate block against Alabama A&M (Sept. 16).

High School: Three-year outside hitter for New Smyrna Beach High School under head coach Alvaro Sanchez… Three-time Offensive Player of the Year… Two-time Indoor Stet Champion...One-Time Beach State Champion...Two-time Daytona Beach News-Journal's All-Area First Team… In her junior season, she was named the DME Volleyball Athlete of the Year… MaxPreps AVCA Player of the Week… 2022 Class of 2023 JVA Watch List… Ranked 14^th in FHSAA total kills… 2022 Class 6A Regional 1 Champions… 2022 Class 6A District 4 Champions… Led the Class 6A District 4 in kills… AVCA All-American First Team…Nominated for the 2022-23 FACA State, All-Star Classic and All-Academic… 2022-23 AVCA Best and Brightest nominee… 2022-23 AVCA Under Armor All-American nominee.